Help get a roof over Paterson Poor Outreach - We made it!
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6/20/24 We made it!
Besides what we raised here, we now have the $9000+ we needed for the metal carport.
The money has been given to the Masonic hall who owns the parking lot and they have been in contact with the company that makes this 60' x 30' metal carport.
They will deliver and install this.
But first, the Masonic Hall is paving their parking lot to improve the water flow away from where we set up. We had too many small lakes where we put the clothes!
So after the parking lot paving, the canopy goes up.
We hope mid July we see the results.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
For 9 years "I love you says the Lord" Outreach feeds & cloth those in need every Saturday morning in Paterson NJ.
This is a Christian group from all over who arrive every Saturday to help.
Rain or snow we are there as the people who are in need are there.
We give the word of God, Bibles, and flyers listing local churches and outreaches who open their doors. We do much one-on-one praying with those in need.
I became involved a year ago with this group. Never would I think I would be giving hugs to homeless persons or become friends with many but here I am today doing so. Many others are here helping every week no matter how bad the weather is and doing it much longer.
Our need is a shelter. We put out tables with hot foods, drinks and also give out clothing. Warm winter coats and gloves are all handed out as fast as we can get them.
When it rains or snows, we try putting up 10 x 10 pop up tents but it is just horrible and everything and everyone gets wet. Many people wait for us each Saturday, coming out of their dry place as they know they can get hot food and extra clothes. Many have gone to the local churches, now regularly attend, been baptized and turning their lives around.
Many just want another person to acknowledge them as a human, have a conversation and have a prayer.
We have permission to set up a permanent canopy in the parking lot we use each week. Initially we found a canopy 20' x 60' Total costs $7,591.68. But after much feedback, some metal carports will better handle the snow, be more durable and in the same price range.
3/23/24: We have enough on go-Fund-Me and outside for the $7500 canopy. But Joe our group leader found a full metal roof super large one measuring 23' x 60' for $9.500. THAT is what we now shoot for. Just a few thousand more!!!!
The people waiting in the morning as we setup and then have a short sermon can stay dry, besides the Bibles, books, the food and the clothing. This will help all.
A Saturday morning without rain.
Any amount you are willing to give is not small and we appreciate it very much. Even if you cannot contribute, please share this so other persons can see and help with this ongoing mission.
We are all so blessed. No matter how bad things may seem, others are more desperate, more hopeless. help us give these people hope. Help us help these needy people and help them gain faith.
Thank you and God bless you!
Dave D.
The photos below are from typical Saturday mornings.
Organizer and beneficiary
David Duff
Organizer
Paterson, NJ
Joseph Kromer
Beneficiary